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Two saffron-robed monastics sit on a red velvet seat before an ornate gold throne-backdrop with carved figures and a golden lion armrest on each side. The man on the left, bald with white ash markings and a rudraksha mala, speaks while gesturing with his hand. The man on the right, with long hair under a beaded headband and a gold-beaded necklace, sits with his hands folded and eyes lowered. Several microphones with station logos (GTV, Kalaignar TV, Sun, Jaya TV) are held toward them by reporters at the bottom of the frame, indicating a press meeting.

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May 10 20122012-05-10Two seated saffron-robed religious figures sit before a gold ornate throne with a red velvet seat, while a press conference unfolds in front of them. On the left, an older bald man with white vibhuti markings on his forehead and arms, a rudraksha band on his head and rudraksha mala necklaces speaks into a cluster of microphones. On the right, a younger man with a red bindi, a white-marked forehead, a rudraksha headband and a heavy gold bead necklace sits with hands clasped, eyes lowered. Gold lion-form armrests flank the throne. Reporters' hands hold microphones with station logos such as SPV, MDN and Captain TV.2012-05-10May 10 20122012-05-10May 10 20122012-05-10Two men in saffron-orange robes with gold-bordered shawls sit on a red velvet throne backed by an ornate gold relief. The man on the left, with a shaved head, white ash markings and a dark rudraksha mala, gestures with his right hand while speaking. The man on the right, with swept-back hair, a red beaded headband, a long gold bead necklace and hands clasped in his lap, looks downward. Several microphones with station logos, including GTV and Moon TV, are pointed toward them from the lower left as a press conference takes place inside a gold-decorated hall.2012-05-10May 10 20122012-05-10May 12 20122012-05-12A press briefing in a gold-trimmed hall with a golden lion statue on each side and a large gilded throne-like backdrop behind. Two saffron-robed men sit before a bank of microphones with Tamil and other news channel logos. The man on the left, bare-chested and with white ash marks and a red bindi, rests his hands on a red cushion beside a dark rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. The man on the right wears a red headband, a dark rudraksha armband, a large ceremonial gold necklace and a saffron shawl, with hands clasped as he speaks. A water bottle stands at left.2012-05-12A press conference in a gilded room with a golden throne-like backdrop and golden lion statues. Two seated men in orange-saffron robes sit before a cluster of news microphones bearing channel logos. The man on the right wears a long gold-bead necklace, a rudraksha-style bead armlet and a beaded red headband, smiling with hands clasped; he is a person by appearance cues of ornate gold necklace and saffron clothing, with role described as a seated speaker. The older man on the left wears a dark rudraksha mala, a red headband and white forehead markings, seated beside him as a sannyasi. A framed picture hangs on the wall behind them.2012-05-12A press briefing in an ornate room with a gold-and-red throne backdrop and gold lion figures. Two seated men in saffron-orange robes with gold-and-amber necklaces and rudraksha armbands face a cluster of microphones held up from the bottom edge, bearing logos of Tamil news channels. The older man on the left, bald with white markings on his forehead and arms, gestures with one hand and holds a red object. The younger man on the right, with swept-back hair, a headband, and a rudraksha mala, sits with his hands clasped. A framed photograph and a small Tamil sign reading Namah Shivaya are visible on the right.2012-05-12May 10 20122012-05-10May 10 20122012-05-10